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Abilene, TX vs Santa Clara, CA

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Highlights
- Santa Clara has 40.5% less rainy days than Abilene.
- Santa Clara has 7.4% more Sunny Days than Abilene.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Santa Clara scores 15.8% better than Abilene
 Abilene, TXSanta Clara, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1538
 Snowfall3  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock63106
 Sunny243  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8086
 Avg. Jan. Low32  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.87
 UV Index5.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock722443
Reviews for Abilene    17 Reviews

I've lived in 9 states, traveled over much of the U.S., and Abilene TEXAS is by far the best city I've ever lived. I find it beautiful here, love the climate and low  More

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Over 5 years ago

We moved to Abilene for a military assignment and have never got out of here. We stayed initially for children and grandchildren then elderly parents. Now we can't  More

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I've lived in Abilene for the last 45 years and It's the best place to raise a family. Great churches, schools, jobs and sense of community. There is always something  More

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Reviews for Santa Clara    14 Reviews

Larry · 

Santa Clara, CA and the city government are great. The city has been for the most part very good to me. I grew up in Santa Clara and now that I have been away for two  More

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I have lived in Santa Clara California most of my life so I consider myself to be an expert. The climate is wonderful. The price of housing is way above the national  More

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Over 10 years ago

Good Central Park and activities; City-owned power company provides lower cost power; home to many high-tech companies; city is  More

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